CAS needed for melbourne science (engineering)?

[silverpixeli]

hey guys, looking at melbourne science next year to do engineering (mechanical systems major) and im planning on taking the advanced maths courses if i can, as well as advanced physics as electives and a breadth track in either a language or in commerce, will any of these things require my CAS or can i give it to my sibling going into year 10? sorry if this should be in the melbourne board

[vcestudent94]

I don't think it's needed at all. Engineering subjects require scientific calculators and maths exams generally prohibit calculators at all.

[silverpixeli]

no calc maths, maaan that sounds so good, thanks!

[hobbitle]

Nah you shouldn't need it. My boyfriend is in Mechanical Eng masters and he only ever uses a scientific Calc.

[Greatness]

You're not allowed any calculators in all maths subjects I believe. For engineering, you're only allowed scientific calculators. We use MATLAB or other software for more complicated things - particularly in assignments. That's not to say don't hold onto it, it can definitely be handy when you're doing an assignment/homework and you need to check your working.

[silverpixeli]

Thanks for the replies guys

[hobbitle]

Do you know of any science/maths subjects that require it?

And you don't even need it for calculus 2?

Nope. Why would you need it for Calc 2 in particular? And no I believe no maths subjects use CAS.

[Hancock]

Wolfram Alpha. That's all you need.